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strikeAug 9, 2026

Armed Forces Hit Russian Air Defenses, Radars and Crimea Depot, General Staff Confirms

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The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has confirmed a series of strikes against Russian air defense systems, radar stations, and a logistics depot in southern Russia and occupied Crimea.

Source: Kyiv Post; Tymur Dubovyk — Read the full report

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  • Kyiv Post; Tymur DubovykBy Kyiv Post; Tymur Dubovyk

    The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has confirmed a series of strikes against Russian air defense systems, radar stations, and a logistics depot in southern Russia and occupied Crimea. In a Telegram update on Sunday, Aug. 9, the military detailed the targets hit duri…

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